Adventure: Trough The Gates Of Hissar

Just behind the "Gates of Hissar", a 4 meters broad and 1000 m high gorge You will find the 7 lakes of Marguzor descending in a cascade from the Hissar range. The lakes are also called "The seven beauties of Shing" and they really are beautifull! After the trekking in the beatifull mountain and lake sceneries of the Fan Mountains you will never forget this beatifull places.

Tour’s plan by day (itinerary):

Day 1 - ArrivalWelcome to Tajikistan! Your plane arrives in Dushanbe airport, where You will be receipted and transfered to the hotel. For the rest of the day You can rest or discover Dushanbe by Yourself.

Day 2Transfer Dushanbe – Iskanderkul lake (170 km, 4 hrs)Departure in Dushanbe at 8 am. Driving to Iskanderkul lake. Picnic at the shore lake. Lake of Alexander, the bigest lake of the fan mountains. According to one legend, Alexander created the lake by damming the river in order to annihilate a village which has opposed him. In the surroundings of Iskanderkul lake, we will walk to 5 springs, to Zmeinoe lake and to 38 m high waterfall which is known as "Fan Niagara". Later today trekking around the Hat of Alexander (2710 m, 10-12 km, 6-7 hrs). Then to Saratog village for overnight at traditional homestay.

Day 3Iskanderkul – Penjikent – Seven lakes (240 km, 5 hrs)Drive to Penjikent city. Lunch on the bank of citylake. After lunch drive to Seven Lakes territory in the Fan Mountains, meeting with shepherds, watching carpet makers and stopping at the Fourth Lake – Nofin. Optional after picnic hiking to the summer pastures (8 km, 3 hrs more). Enjoy a Moomiya presentation at Nofin, where treatment by the ancient method of using mountain rock plants can be viewed. Homestay at Fourth Lake farmhouse with tapchan supper, suzanni wallhangings and warm hospitality.

Day 5Hiking to Pushtikul lakeAfter breakfast hiking from Sarimat to Pushtikul lake (15-17 km, 6-7 hrs). Picnic on the shore of the Pushtikul lake.Dinner and overnight in tents

Day 6Hiking from Sarimat to ZimtudAfter breakfast we will hike to Zimtud village through the beautiful sceneries of Fan mountains (12 km, 3-4 hrs). Lunch in traditional tajik homestay.Dinner and overnight at the homestay.

Day 7Transfer Zimtud – DuschanbeAfter breakfast driving back to Dushanbe. Through the beautiful panorama of Zerafshan valley and its villages. After arrival rest in the hotel and preparing for departure.

Day 8 - DepartureEarly in the morning transfer to the airport.We wish you a pleasant flight.

Important Information:Tajikistan is almost completely undeveloped in terms of tourism and has a basic infrastructure once outside Dushanbe. During this journey the group will spend time in remote areas without home comforts or easy access to medical facilities. Although a high level of physical fitness is not required, travellers should be comfortable with the realities of a wilderness adventure, and prepared for very basic conditions in the countryside. The roads in the region are rough and often unsealed, with some sections traveling on single-track roads above river valleys. We use 4-WD vehicles and highly experienced drivers, however this itinerary may not be suitable for those who suffer from heights or are nervous passengers! This is truly an adventurous itinerary for the experienced traveler.

This tour is of an adventurous nature. Our style of traveling means that it is desirable to carry a backpack as your main luggage and use a daypack for items you will want to access during the day. Please bear in mind that your luggage will be loaded in a jeep and we are travelling on bumpy roads - fragile items should be well protected, and you must be prepared for your luggage to get dusty and be thrown about a bit. Please pack as light as possible since there will be times when you will need to carry your own luggage and this will also maximise space in the vehicles. Investment in protective bags for camera equipment and similar is well worthwhile.

The significance of roads does not correspond to their quality. Road surfaces vary and their general state demands 4-wheel drive vehicles in good condition. As the quality of road is in bad condition some time you may stop for a while if the car needs repairing. The quality of roads, the weather conditions and the quality of the vehicles are decisive in calculating the time needed between destinations.

Home stay facilities outside the cities are basic, often not private bathrooms, you can take a bucket shower, (toilets are not en suite and are typical Asian squat-style.),

Occasionally it may be necessary to amend this itinerary for reasons beyond our control, such as bad weather and poor road conditions. Changes to flight schedules can sometimes occur, which may also lead to changes to this itinerary.

Central Asia is a developing region whose infrastructure, values, customs and standards differ from what you are used to at home. Please bear this in mind as you are traveling in this exciting area and respect the fact that you should not impose your standards and expectations on the culture there. The driving habits in this part of the world are something for which you ought to prepare yourself!

This is an ‘Expedition’ trip and we hope to expose you to all aspects of the local culture. Please be open-minded. The easiest way to overcome any problems is to be open-minded and bring with you “The Spirit of Adventure”!

Adventure: Trough The Gates Of Hissar

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14.06.-22.06.2020

12.07.-20.07.2020

09.08.-17.08.2020

06.09.-14.09.2020

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Meals on the route

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Gas equipment (burner + gas balloons)

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Porters (guide assistants)

Hotel in the city

Meals in the city (depending on selection of accommodation)

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Flight to/from Tajikistan

Visa and visa support

Registration

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Museums and other paid entertainments.

Cartage to carry cargo (donkeys)

Additional Service (not included in the tour price):

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GBAO Permition - 30 €

If requested we can offer you an additional programme for free days, or combine different tour offers (not contained in the tour price). Please note your requestions in the comment or in the e-mail.